The remarkably complex textual traditions of the Acts of the Apostles reflect the theological developments and socio-cultural framework of early Christianity. The present volume contains studies of textual witnesses, textual traditions and translations of the Acts. They do not only focus on the traditions which occur in the manuscripts, or on the theological tendencies of the major ancient versions and their reception in the Early Church, but also consider the relevance of mostly neglected witnesses such as amuletts and tablets, and the relationship between the ancient translators and Jewish exegetical traditions.

The Lord's Prayer belongs at the core of Christian tradition. There is hardly any text of the New Testament more frequently cited in liturgical, group, and private settings. The contributions in this volume are the fruitful result of an international symposium held at the University of Tubingen in early October 2018. The volume examines the Lord's Prayer in conversation with Jewish tradition, situates it in relation to New Testament theology, and explores its reception history in early Christianity. Thus, the articles in this volume demonstrate the richness of the Lord's Prayer and its relevance for both Jewish and Christian identity.

We all know that networking is important, and that forming relationships with others is a vital part of success. But sometimes it seems like networking removes all emotions from the equation and focuses only on immediate goals...whereas the kind of relationships that have true staying power, give us joy, and support us in the long run are founded on simply liking each other. This book, featuring activities, self-assessment quizzes, and real-life anecdotes from professional and social settings, shows readers how to identify what's likable in themselves and create honest, authentic interactions that become "wins" for all parties involved. Readers will discover how to: - Start conversations and keep them going with ease - Convert acquaintances into friends - Uncover people's preferences and tweak their own personal style to enable engaging, reciprocal interactions - Create follow-up and stay in others' minds long after the initial meeting The worst thing we can do when trying to establish a personal bond with someone is to come across as manipulative or self-serving. Authentic connections go much deeper--and feel much easier--than trying to hit self-imposed business card collection quotas. This book presents a new paradigm that shows how even the most networking-averse can network...and like it.

Kränkung hat viele Gesichter. Was Menschen kränkt und beleidigt, gewinnt Macht über sie. Das, was eine Gesellschaft gegen Kränkungen immunisiert, sind die Stärke ihrer Mitglieder, ihr Selbstvertrauen und ihr Zutrauen dazu, in einer sich ständig verändernden Welt bestehen zu können. Joachim Gauck führt aus, wie diese Stärken auch überall dort emotionale und intellektuelle Sicherheit zu gewährleisten vermögen, wo sich Menschen in ihrem Selbstverständnis und in ihrem Selbstwert angegriffen fühlen. Im privaten Bereich und in der Politik müssen deshalb die Voraussetzungen dafür geschaffen werden, dass gekränkte Menschen und Gemeinschaften wieder stabile Identität gewinnen und ihre Würde und souveränen Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten verteidigen.